American Airlines Presenta Nuevos Sándwiches en su Menú de Comidas para Comprar
October 30, 2008
30/10/2008 /PR Newswire Latinoamerica/ — American Airlines anunció que, a partir de este fin de semana, los viajeros de clase económica podrán comprar nuevas opciones de sándwiches para la tarde, incluidos en el menú de comidas que ofrece American.
“American Airlines evalúa constantemente la forma de mejorar la experiencia de viaje de nuestros clientes”, comentó John Tiliacos, Gerente General de American para el Área de Productos A Bordo. “La permanente renovación de nuestro programa de venta de comidas nos permite ofrecer una variedad de productos y servicios a nuestros fieles clientes”.
Fuente: American Airlines
Soloy Receives FAA Certification for Turbine Cessna 206
October 29, 2008
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Soloy Aviation Solutions received FAA certification on Oct. 28 for its Soloy 206 Turbine Mk II. A turbine version of the popular piston Cessna 206H, the Mk II is a quantum leap in performance, reliability and efficiency.
Featuring the light Rolls Royce 250-B17F/2 turbine engine, the Mk II provides an increase of 110hp over the Cessna 206H, boosting the aircraft’s ability to carry more weight, fly faster and operate in high and hot conditions. Additionally, this increased power, paired with the aircraft’s Hartzell three-bladed prop with full beta reverse features, makes the Mk II the ideal STOL aircraft, especially in its amphibious configuration.
“The Mk II is the perfect platform for vast number of applications, from law enforcement to adventurous backcountry operations,” said Dave Stauffer, president of Soloy Aviation Solutions. “The lighter turbine engine increases the power while reducing the basic empty weight by approximately 150 pounds. This allows an operator to add more equipment, such as in a law enforcement application, or allow a pilot who might have only been able to carry additional gear into a remote landing strip or lake to pack in the four people and gear to high altitudes on even hot days. No other aircraft in this class can offer that.”
The Mk II is fast, efficient and affordable to operate. The aircraft can climb at 2,460 fpm at sea level, cruise at 20k feet at 213 ktas airspeed, carry 775 lbs with full fuel, and has an approximately 550 nm-mile range. It’s a neighbor-friendly plane, registering 72.4 db when operating at take-off power (417 hp/2030 rpm) as required by the latest FAR regulations. The Mk II is also the most reliable 206 on the market. The proven Rolls-Royce 250-B17F/2 turbine engine and its subsequent derating for certification both significantly enhance reliability and reduce overall operating costs.
Soloy’s Mk II also includes a number of upgrades to the standard 206 in response to customer requests. In refitting the aircraft for a turbine engine, Soloy engineers increased the aircraft’s electrical capacity to 185 amps continuous, allowing the aircraft to handle the power load of air conditioning, law enforcement equipment and sensors, and increased pilot avionics. Additional options include the highly coveted recessed headliner and four point restraint harness that greatly increases pilot and co-pilot comfort.
The Mk II is initially offered in four configurations: law enforcement, skydiving, amphibious and commercial/private operations.
The law enforcement configuration includes a floor to ceiling observer window and a tactical officer station complete with Soloy’s swivel observer seat, which latches into a forward facing position for take off, then can be swiveled to look out the observer window once airborne. Custom installations of instrumentation, flat panel monitors and law enforcement equipment are available to meet customer’s mission requirements and will interface with the Soloy multi-sensor, wing-mounted camera mount currently under development.
The skydive configuration includes a roll up jump door, spoiler to reduce the harmonizing effect of the open door, hand grips and steps.
The amphibious version offers Wipaire 3450 amphibious floats with retractable landing gear with the increased gross weight of 3,800 pounds.
The commercial/private configuration can be completed to the owner’s specifications, including a list of top of the line cockpit avionics. A glass panel cockpit option is under development and will be available to retrofit the older Cessna 206H configurations with Cessna Nav II avionics.
Soloy has started accepting orders and currently has a half a dozen Mk II aircraft in work and plans to deliver the first aircraft later this month. Come visit us at the Rolls-Royce booth on November 6-8 at AOPA EXPO 2008 in San Jose, CA and see the new Soloy Turbine Cessna 206 Mark II.
Soloy Aviation Solutions is a world-renown engineering company specializing in the design and development of specialized solutions for the aviation community. Founded more than 40 years ago on the idea of bringing turbine engine technology to piston aircraft, Soloy has engineered and manufactured hundreds of unique aviation products, STCs and patented aviation solutions to enhance fixed wing and helicopter aviation.
Construction Begins on Cessna’s Citation Columbus Facility in Wichita
October 29, 2008
Construction Begins on Cessna’s Citation Columbus Facility in Wichita
WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 29, 2008 – Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius joined Cessna Aircraft Company Chairman, President and CEO Jack J. Pelton this morning to celebrate the start of construction of the company’s new Wichita Citation Columbus design and assembly facility. Cessna is a Textron (NYSE: TXT) company
Sebelius and Pelton were joined by local and state legislative and business leaders and a small representation of Cessna’s 12,000 Wichita employees.
“Being able to call Kansas home for the Citation Columbus is important to Cessna and it wouldn’t be possible without the team effort shown earlier this year,” Pelton said. “Today is our way of recognizing how big of a victory this is for Cessna, Wichita and Kansas, and to again thank everyone who played a part in making this happen.”
Cessna announced it will build the assembly facility at its Mid-Continent facility in April following approval by the Kansas Legislature of a new incentive measure designed to keep and attract new business. Among those collaborating with the legislators on the package were the City of Wichita, Sedgwick County, Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition and the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce. Sebelius signed the bill during a visit to Cessna on April 23.
“Landing the Citation Columbus sends a strong message that Kansas will compete to keep and grow aviation jobs,” Sebelius said. “But this reaches far beyond aviation and the direct jobs created at Cessna. Research shows that each aviation job creates an additional 2.9 jobs, which means a total of nearly 4,000 future new jobs in Kansas as a result of this new plant.”
The stand-alone, 600,000-square-foot facility is being built near the intersection of K-42 and Hoover on the Cessna campus adjacent to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport. Wichita firms McCluggage Van Sickle & Perry and Professional Engineering Consultants, P.A. have been hired for architecture and engineering work, respectively.
Cessna and the design team are working toward compliance with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system for this facility. The new building will house engineering offices and final assembly for the Citation Columbus – the largest and longest-range business jet in the Cessna Citation family of business jets.
Cessna was given the go-ahead for the program by the Textron board of directors on Jan. 23. Textron is investing $780 million into development of the Citation Columbus, Cessna’s newest and largest business jet. The program will create up to 1,000 new jobs at Cessna with an estimated annual payroll of $74 million.
“The hard work of employees past and present has made it possible for us to launch a program as massive as the Citation Columbus,” Pelton said. “Despite the uncertainty of the short-term economic environment, we believe it is critical that we not compromise our future.”
The all-new aircraft’s large, comfortable cabin is configurable for up to 10 passengers and is expected to exceed top competitor passenger seating room. The Columbus also is expected to lead its segment with its combination of speed and range.
The Citation Columbus follows the design philosophy of other Citations by using an aluminum airframe, and it contains structural and cabin interior features to maximize interior cabin space. Cessna’s engineering team and its co-development suppliers have designed the clean-sheet Columbus to be one of the most advanced, fuel-efficient, cleanest business jets ever conceived. The price for the Citation Columbus is $27 million in 2008 U.S. dollars. Cessna plans to achieve Federal Aviation Administration certification for the Citation Columbus by the end of 2013, with deliveries beginning in 2014.
Embraer Shows The Legacy 600 Jet at AVEX 2008, in Egypt
October 29, 2008
The aircraft will be at the event, held in Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, for the first time
São José dos Campos, October 29, 2008 – Embraer participates in the Aviation Expo
(AVEX) 2008 (www.avexairshow.com) air show and aviation exhibition, November 5-8,
at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, in Egypt. The Company will promote its full
line of commercial and executive jets, together with its wide range of customer
services and solutions. In the static display, Embraer will showcase the Legacy 600
super midsize executive jet, for the first time at this event.
“We are pleased to participate in the AVEX air show for the second time,” said Colin Steven,
Embraer Vice President Marketing and Sales – Europe, Africa and the Middle East –
Executive Jets. “Visitors will experience the luxurious cabin, comfortable seats and large
baggage compartment of the Legacy 600, which already enjoys great popularity in several
countries throughout Africa and the Middle East.”
Embraer will also display the EMBRAER 190 E-Jet in the colors of Saudi Arabia’s National
Air Services (NAS) Aviation. The airline ordered five EMBRAER 190s in November 2007
during the Dubai Airshow. Last July, NAS confirmed options on another five EMBRAER 190
jets, retaining purchase rights for 12 more of the same type.
About Aviation Expo (AVEX)
Endorsed by the Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation, Aviation Expo (AVEX) is a lucrative
platform for the small and midsize companies of the aviation industry, focused on business
deals and marketing. This unique four-day event dedicates the first two days to “the trade”, with
an emphasis purely on business. The last two days are filled with public attractions and exciting
surprises for thousands of people at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport.
AVEX 2008 brings together elite executives, royal families, government representatives, and
top investors from around the globe to participate in this exclusive networking platform set in
a prime destination.
Bell Reduces Workforce
October 29, 2008
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (Oct. 29, 2008) – Officials at Bell Helicopter announced today that the company would lay off approximately 500 workers. This represents about four percent of the Bell Helicopter workforce and includes a 20 percent reduction in the management-level staff.
This layoff was triggered by the U.S. Department of Defense’s recent termination of the ARH-70A helicopter development contract, including the impact of the loss of the planned production contract.
In accordance with government regulations, Bell will provide pay and benefits to the affected employees for 60 days following the date of their layoff notice. Bell will also provide severance pay in accordance with standard company policy
Commenting on the layoff, Richard Millman, president and CEO of Bell Helicopter, said, “With the loss of the ARH-70A program, we must make changes in our staffing and structure to reduce costs and ensure that our products remain competitive. Staffing decisions are always difficult, especially in light of the global economic conditions. Our actions are intended to ensure that we retain the talent most needed for the projected business environment and treat every affected employee fairly and with respect and dignity.”
Employees affected by the layoff are being notified today. Bell Helicopter has made arrangements to provide each employee with post-employment support through the services of an outplacement firm and the Texas Workforce Commission.
Embraer Opens 3rd Executive Jets Service Center in Two Months
October 28, 2008
Fort Lauderdale facility is the latest of three new Company-owned service centers in the U.S.
São José dos Campos, October 27, 2008 – Embraer cut the ribbon, today, at its third
Company-owned executive jet service center in the United States. Located at Ft. Lauderdale –
Hollywood International Airport, Fla., the 55,500-square-foot (5,156-square-meter) stateof-
the-art facility will provide full-service care for the Company’s Phenom 100, Phenom 300,
Legacy 450, Legacy 500, and Legacy 600 executive jets. The other two recently
inaugurated facilities are located at Bradley International Airport, in Windsor Locks,
Conn., and Phoenix – Mesa Gateway Airport, in Mesa, Arizona.
“These three new Company-owned service centers are strategically located to offer
greater customer convenience for full product support and services, including
parts inventory,” said Edson Carlos Mallaco, Embraer Vice President,
Customer Support and Services, Executive Jets. “With this facility, which will provide
comprehensive support for our Phenom and Legacy customers in Southeastern
U.S., Embraer achieves its goal of having seven wholly-owned service centers in
operation, worldwide, in 2008.”
The Company owned-and-operated executive jet service centers consist of a hangar, workshops
and office space. They offer full aircraft service, including scheduled and unscheduled
maintenance; 24/7 technical assistance and parts, airframe, engine, avionics, and other system
repairs; Aircraft On Ground (AOG) mobile rescue teams; and an inventory of expendable and
repairable parts. The Fort Lauderdale facility will have an additional 7,500 square feet (697square meters) of office space. Each of the three new centers will create approximately 60 jobs
over the next five years.
“I welcome the success and positive economic impact that is sure to come from this
expansion,” said Governor Charlie Crist. “Embraer’s presence in Florida is testimony to our
dedication and commitment to strengthening the local and state economy.”
The Embraer executive jet service center in Fort Lauderdale is part of a local investment
of approximately US$ 17 million, which also includes a spare parts distribution center for
the Commercial Aviation division of the Company, and overall infrastructure
improvements throughout the Embraer campus, which currently has another four buildings
and about 280 employees.
“Quality tenants, such as Embraer, enhance Ft. Lauderdale – Hollywood International’s
reputation as a world-class destination for travelers and businesses, alike,” said Broward
County Mayor Lois Wexler. “Broward County is pleased to support and facilitate the
expansion of the Embraer organization in North America.”
The architectural and engineering firm Barge Waggoner Sumner and Cannon, Inc. was
responsible for the design of the new facilities, while Chase Construction was selected as the
builder. They are both based in Nashville, Tenn., U.S., where Embraer owns a service center that
provides support for its commercial E-Jets and the Legacy 600 and Lineage 1000 executive jets.
Embraer’s authorized service center network in the U.S. is comprised of 24 locations and spans 18
States. For more information about Embraer Executive Jets, visit www.EmbraerExecutiveJets.com.
*Photo (left to right): Senator Jeremy Ring; Broward County Vice Mayor Stacy Ritter; Kent George,
Director of Ft. Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport; Scott Kalister, Embraer Vice President,
Customer Support – USA, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean – Executive Jets; Commissioner
Josephus Eggelletion, Jr.; Broward County Mayor Lois Wexler; Luís Carlos Affonso, Embraer
Executive Vice President, Executive Jets; Congressman Ron Klein; Manuel Mencia, Senior Vice
President and Chief Operating Officer of the International Trade and Business Development Unit of
Enterprise Florida, Inc.; Luis Fernando Abbott Galvão, Acting Consul General of Brazil; Edson
Mallaco, Embraer Vice President, Customer Support and Services, Executive Jets; Commissioner Sue
Gunzburger; Commissioner Ken Keechl; Ernie Edwards, Embraer Vice President, Marketing and
Sales USA, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean – Executive Jets; Gary Spulak, President of Embraer
Aircraft Holding (EAH).
TACA IMPLEMENTA MEJORAS EN CLASE EJECUTIVA
October 28, 2008
Nuevos detalles para el pasajero de clase ejecutiva incluyen mayor espacio entre los asientos, nueva vajilla y kits de confort para viajes largos
San Salvador, El Salvador, 23 de octubre — TACA, la aerolínea internacional para el viajero moderno de hoy, anunció que a partir de este mes los pasajeros que viajen en Clase Ejecutiva tendrán acceso a una serie de atenciones adicionales, las cuales han sido diseñadas para ofrecerles un servicio mejorado y una experiencia de viaje más cómoda y amena.
Para el confort de los pasajeros habrá más espacio entre los asientos en Clase Ejecutiva. Además, varios de los asientos en esta sección podrán reclinarse el doble de su inclinación máxima anterior para una mayor comodidad y libertad de movimiento para el pasajero.
Quienes viajen en esa sección también disfrutarán de una serie de atenciones, como por ejemplo, una nueva vajilla de porcelana, nuevos manteles, servilletas y cubiertos, y un “kit” de confort para vuelos nocturnos de larga duración.
La nueva vajilla de porcelana cuenta con un diseño poco usual en la industria, y la acompañan cubiertos de metal, manteles y servilletas de tela que ayudarán a los pasajeros a olvidar que están a bordo de un avión.
Los kit de cortesía se repartirán durante vuelos que salen entre las 7:00 p.m. y las 5:00 a.m. y que duren más de cuatro horas. El kit contendrá cepillo y pasta de dientes, toalla humectante, antifaz para facilitar el sueño, tapones para los oídos, crema humectante y un artículo de sorpresa que cambiará durante el año.
“Las mejoras a la Clase Ejecutiva de TACA son parte de los resultados de aprender a escuchar mejor a nuestros pasajeros a lo largo de este proceso de renovación”, dijo Estuardo Ortiz, Vicepresidente Comercial de TACA. “Queremos que nuestros pasajeros se sientan atendidos y a gusto para que cada vez que viajen, quieran hacerlo con nosotros. Nuestro objetivo con estas mejoras es acercarnos cada vez más a convertirnos en la línea aérea preferida de nuestros clientes y demostrarles que el cambio de imagen de TACA va más allá de lo cosmético. Esta renovación confirma que estamos trabajando en un cambio profundo en nuestros productos y actitud de servicio”.
TACA es la aerolínea internacional que une a las tres Américas y que trabaja para ofrecer un servicio de clase mundial amable, eficiente y seguro para el viajero moderno de hoy.
Acerca de TACA
Fundada en 1931 y con más de 77 años de historia, TACA tiene como prioridad ofrecer a sus pasajeros una experiencia de vuelo caracterizada por la amabilidad, el respeto y la atención al cliente. Hoy en día TACA vuela a 39 destinos en 22 países de Norte, Centro, Sudamérica y el Caribe, incluyendo vuelos diarios a ocho de las principales ciudades de Estados Unidos y Toronto en Canadá. TACA une las tres Américas con vuelos a destinos como Nueva York, Los Ángeles, Washington DC, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, São Paulo, Lima, Quito, Bogotá, Caracas y Santo Domingo.
TACA posee la flota más nueva de las Américas, conformada por 38 aviones Airbus 319, 320 y 321 y 2 Embraer E190, que cuentan con lo más avanzado en tecnología aeroespacial y atenciones para la seguridad y comodidad de sus pasajeros. Para más información sobre los productos y servicios de TACA, puede dirigirse al sitio web de la aerolínea en www.TACA.com.
TACA posee uno de los mejores récords operativos de la industria, con índice de llegadas a tiempo que superan el 90% y una tasa de cumplimiento de itinerarios superior al 99%. TACA posee certificación IOSA (Auditoría de Seguridad Operacional de la IATA, por sus siglas en inglés) y cuenta con los servicios de mantenimiento de Aeroman ACTS, quien presta servicios a distinguidas aerolíneas de los Estados
Unidos como JetBlue y US Airways, así como también aerolíneas líderes en Latinoamérica. Aeroman ACTS es de los pocos centros de mantenimiento alrededor del mundo altamente recomendados por Airbus Industries.
La unidad de negocios REGIONAL de TACA complementa la red centroamericana de rutas de la aerolínea. Con una flota de 30 aviones de hélice con capacidad de 12 a 50 asientos, REGIONAL opera cerca de 150 vuelos por día. Presta servicios a destinos pequeños y medianos desde Cancún, México en el norte, hasta las islas San Blas de Panamá, en el sur. REGIONAL ofrece servicios aéreos seguros, amigables y confiables a destinos demasiado pequeños para operar con un avión jet.
Como una forma de brindar mayores opciones a sus viajeros, TACA mantiene acuerdos de código compartido con otras aerolíneas. Con Iberia los usuarios pueden disfrutar de vuelos directos entre Centroamérica y España, con la posibilidad de conexiones al resto de Latinoamérica con TACA y hacia otras ciudades europeas con Iberia. El código compartido que TACA mantiene con United Airlines ofrece amplias opciones de viaje a través de la combinación de segmentos operados por ambas aerolíneas de una forma transparente. Las aerolíneas cuentan con redes de rutas complementarias que permiten al viajero tener destinos alrededor del mundo. Al mismo tiempo estos códigos compartidos permiten que los usuarios puedan combinar los programas de lealtad, como el caso de Distancia de TACA con Iberia Plus de Iberia o Mileage Plus de United.
TACA Makes Improvements to Business Class
October 28, 2008
New amenities include more room between seats, new china, and comfort kits for overnight flights
San Salvador,El Salvador, October 23, 2008 — TACA, the international airline for today’s modern traveler, announced today that as of this month all Business Class passengers will enjoy a series of additional amenities designed to improve the quality of service and offer a more pleasant travel experience.
For additional passenger comfort, there will now be more space between Business Class seats. In addition, many of the seats will now recline twice as far back as before to provide passengers with greater comfort and freedom of movement.
Those who travel on Business Class can now also enjoy a series of new amenities such as new porcelain china, new tablecloths, napkins and silverware, and a comfort kit for overnight flights.
The new porcelain china features an unconventional design for the industry. The new silverware, tablecloths and cloth napkins will help passengers forget they are in fact aboard an airplane.
Comfort kits will be distributed on flights departing between 7:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. that last longer than four hours. The kits will include a toothbrush, toothpaste, moist towelettes, a sleeping mask, earplugs, moisturizing cream and a surprise item that will change throughout the year.
“These improvements to TACA’s Business Class come from having learned to listen to our customers throughout the process of renewing our brand,” saidEstuardo Ortiz, Vice President, Commercial Services, TACA. “We want our passengers to feel comfortable and taken care of, so that they will want to travel with us each and every time. With these service improvements, our goal is to eventually become the preferred airline for our customers and to prove that our new image is more than just cosmetic. This renovation illustrates the fundamental change that is taking place in our products and our service philosophy.”
TACA is the international airline that unites the threeAmericasand that strives to offer a world-class service
that is kind, efficient and safe for today’s modern traveler.
About TACA
Founded in 1931 and with a history that spans more than 77 years, TACA has made a priority of offering passengers a travel experience marked by friendliness, respect and excellent customer service. Today, TACA flies to 39 destinations in 22 countries in North, Central, South America and the Caribbean, including daily flights to nine of the largest cities in the United StatesandToronto,Canada. TACA connects the three Americas with flights to destinations such as New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, São Paulo, Lima, Quito, Bogota, Caracas and Santo Domingo.
TACA’s fleet is made up of the latest aircraft available in theAmericasand includes 38 Airbus 319s, 320s and 321s, as well as two Embraer E190 jets, with the latest in aerospace technology, safety features and amenities for its passengers. For more information on TACA’s products and services, please visit the airline’s website atwww.TACA.com.
TACA has one of the industry’s best operational records, with an on-time record of more than 90% and an itinerary completion rate of more than 99%. TACA is IOSA-certified (IATA Operational Security Audit) and provides fist-class maintenance services through Aeroman ACTS, which services distinguishedU.S.airlines such as JetBlue and U.S. Airways, in addition to various leading Latin American airlines. Aeroman ACTS is one of the few maintenance centers in the world which comes highly recommended by Airbus Industries.
TACA’s REGIONAL business unit complements our airline’s Central American network. With a fleet of 30 propeller planes seating 12-50 passengers, REGIONAL operates close to 150 flights per day. REGIONAL services small and medium-sized destinations fromCancun,Mexico to the north, toPanama’s San Blas Islands to the south.
In order to provide travelers with additional options, TACA holds code-sharing agreements with other airlines. An agreement betweenIberia and TACA allows travelers to enjoy direct flights between Central America andSpain, with connections to the rest of Latin America through TACA and to other European cities throughIberia. An agreement with United Airlines offers varied travel options by transparently combining segments serviced by both airlines. The airlines maintain complementary route networks which give passengers access to destinations all over the world. Additionally, these code share agreements allow users to combine loyalty programs, such as TACA’sDistanciaprogram,Iberia’sPlusprogram and United’sMileage Plus.
Bombardier Aircraft Executes a Historic First Flight
October 28, 2008
WICHITA, KANSAS–(Marketwire – Oct. 28, 2008) – Today, Bombardier Aerospace announced another milestone in the advancement of civil aviation: a Bombardier test aircraft executed a first flight equipped entirely with an all electric braking system – a civil aviation first. The testing lasted in excess of seven hours, included five landings and a series of high-speed braked ground runs. The Bombardier demonstator aircraft was equipped with Meggitt’s electric braking system – known as the EBrake®, and Messier-Dowty’s landing gear with electric brake wiring harnesses.
On board the test aircraft were engineering test pilots, Gary Bruce and Jeff Karnes, along with flight test engineer, Anthony Dunne. “We tested the Ebrake® system’s normal, emergency and park braking functionality during both ground and flight tests. It provided improved braking control in normal and emergency operating modes, resulting in tight centerline control even during maximum brake applications,” said Gary Bruce, Pilot in Command.
“We at Bombardier are commited to, and take pride in, aircraft innovation,” said Francois Caza, Vice President and Chief Engineer, Bombardier Aerospace. “This successful first flight highlights Bombardier’s commitment to the advancement of aviation technology. It is part of a comprehensive technology development program covering various areas, including avionics, aircraft configurations, advanced structures and advanced manufacturing methods,” he added.
Electric braking is the next evolution in aerospace braking system technology for it couples brake-by-wire control with electric brake actuation. Bombardier’s strategic technology demonstrator aircraft was modified by removing its hydraulically actuated brake-by-wire control system. In its place, a complete electric brake-by-wire system, with fully integrated anti-skid protection, emergency and parking brake functions was installed.
The key benefits of this new technology are an expected increase in the aircraft’s dispatch reliability; elimination of brake system hydraulic leaks with associated fire risk; simplification of the aircraft’s manufacturing process; and reduced maintenance costs for airlines. In addition to these tangible aircraft level benefits, electric brake technology falls in-line with the industry evolution towards more electric aircraft providing a more fuel efficient, cleaner-burning aircraft and reducing the usage of toxic hydraulic fluids.
Earlier this month, on October 6, 2008, Bombardier and Meggitt announced they are collaborating to deploy the newest brake system technology available on Bombardier’s strategic technology aircraft. Featuring Meggitt’s electrically actuated carbon brake system – known as the EBrake® – this aircraft tested all the system’s capabilities, including normal, emergency and parking modes. Meggitt’s system will also remain on the aircraft for an extended period of time to validate the robustness and reliability of its design.
Bombardier’s dedicated Strategic Technology department has been evaluating, designing and developing new technologies to introduce safer, turn-key and state-of-the-art solutions to the civil aviation market. Other projects that highlight Bombardier’s dedication to innovation include: development of a complete and generic fly-by-wire system with Parker Aerospace; research and development of composite structures using automated fiber-placement technology, as well as other composite manufacturing technologies.
Pratt & Whitney F119 Receives Performance-Based Logistics Award from Defense Secretary
October 28, 2008
EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The F-22 Raptor
Performance Based Logistics Team comprised of Pratt & Whitney, Lockheed
Martin Aeronautics and the Boeing Company, were recently awarded the 2008
Performance Based Logistics System Level Award by the Secretary of Defense.
The F-22 is powered by two Pratt & Whitney F119 engines. Pratt & Whitney is
a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) company.
These awards are a joint development by the Secretary of Defense,
Department of Defense, the Defense Acquisition University and the Aerospace
Industries Association, and acknowledge outstanding government-industry
partnerships at the system, subsystem and component level. PBL is a
logistics discipline that focuses on performance and capability rather than
product or service alone.
“Every one here at Pratt & Whitney has worked very hard to provide the
F119 engines with the proven performance and critical capability that our
customers expect,” said Tyler Evans, F119 Program Director. “We are truly
honored to stand with the entire F-22 PBL team and have our efforts
recognized by our customer.”
This recognition comes on the heels of another honor received by the
Pratt & Whitney F119 team which was recently selected as a finalist for the
2008 Aviation Week Program Excellence Award. The Program Excellence Award
was designed to share lessons learned and to strengthen and accelerate the
development of aerospace and defense program leaders. The winner of the
award will be named at a recognition event on Nov. 30.
The F-22 Raptor is powered by two Pratt & Whitney’s F119 engines, and
is the only fifth generation fighter engine in operational service. The
F119, which has logged more than 85,900 successful operational, in-flight
hours, features a unique thrust-vectoring nozzle, allowing for
unprecedented speed, agility, precision and situational awareness combined
with air-to-ground and air-to-air combat capabilities. It also shares a
common legacy with Pratt & Whitney’s F135 engine, the only engine currently
powering the fifth generation F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and
service of aircraft engines, space propulsion systems and industrial gas
turbines. United Technologies, based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified
company providing high technology products and services to the global
aerospace and commercial building industries.
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